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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;techbiker, post: 4400006, member: 60629&quot;][ATTACH=full]371995[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]371996[/ATTACH] Howdy,</p><p><br /></p><p>I just purchased what I believe is an 1886 Astley D. M. Cooper oil painting on board in the original frame. Unfortunately, a crack runs through the middle of the board and the painting is covered in a heavy patina. As it sits, the painting is honestly not very attractive.</p><p><br /></p><p>I&#039;m a decent trim carpenter however I have no experience restoring older oil-on-board paintings. I&#039;d like to get the board crack repaired and the front cleaned to stabilize and partially restore the painting. What would typically be done here on a relatively limited budget? Since the primary concern is the crack in the board, I don&#039;t mind settling for a basic clean. If it comes down to it though, I&#039;d rather do nothing than risk doing something that harms the painting.</p><p><br /></p><p>Also do you think this is an original Astley D.M. Cooper painting?</p><p><br /></p><p>Thanks a bunch![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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